SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Study Fleet Support Services for Georges Bank and Gulf of Maine
- Notice Date
- 2/22/2010
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division, Norfolk Federal Building, 200 Granby Street, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
- ZIP Code
- 23510
- Solicitation Number
- EA133F-10-RQ-0347
- Archive Date
- 3/25/2010
- Point of Contact
- Roberta Smith, Phone: 757-441-6528, Brendon J Johnson, Phone: 757-441-3344
- E-Mail Address
-
roberta.h.smith@noaa.gov, brendon.johnson@noaa.gov
(roberta.h.smith@noaa.gov, brendon.johnson@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The Eastern Region Acquisition Division (ERAD) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Norfolk, VA is soliciting quotes, on behalf of the Ecosystem Survey Branch and the Cooperative Research Program of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for Study Fleet vessels to support priority research projects relative to Northeast fisheries. The NEFSC Cooperative Research Program, along with other research branches within the NEFSC, requires Contractor support in one or more areas of scientific investigation. The Cooperative Research Program complements other NMFS programs and contributes to improved fishery stock assessments and the evaluation of management options. Supported Research Projects for this contract will require participation by trawl vessels operating on Georges Bank and in the Gulf of Maine. Commercial fishing vessels in both sectors and the common pool are needed. The Contractor shall assist in collecting and confirming tow-by-tow data through an electronic logbook system and a web based data confirmation system. This will be accomplished through use of the Study Fleet Fisheries Logbook Data Recording System (FLDRS) software, or approved sector management electronic reporting tools, and NEFSC web portal system. Data collected will support research emphasizing enhanced stock monitoring, the management transition to Allowable Catch Limits (ACLs) and sectors through the use of electronic reporting technology, and Study Fleets for a variety of fisheries. Some of the specific projects include: 1) Winter flounder and yellowtail summer flounder age, growth, maturation and fecundity; 2) Temporal and spatial patterns in sex ratios, size, and proportions of dogfish and skates; 3) Size composition, growth and maturity of winter flounder; 4) Temporal and spatial performance information - catch and discard by species - relative to specific gear designs and operating procedures; evaluation of the use of self-reported and observer data at fine scales to improve the precision of fleet and sub-fleet discard estimates; 5) Operating procedures relative to changes that may occur in relation to fishing practices under sectors. This solicitation seeks quotes from trawl vessel Contractors fishing on Georges Bank and in the Gulf of Maine. Vessels with significant landings records of flatfish and other groundfish species, particularly Georges Bank haddock, and vessels with previous Study Fleet experience are encouraged to provide a quote. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the acquisition is 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Vessels will be selected to assist in field testing versions of the Fisheries Logbook Data Recording System (FLDRS) electronic logbook system, a web-based data confirmation system, and Study Fleet reporting and data collection protocols. NOAA anticipates making multiple contract awards (estimated between 25 and 35 awards) as a result of this solicitation. The solicitation and proposed fixed-price contract will be issued utilizing the test procedures identified in FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program For Certain Commercial Items and will be evaluated on a best value basis wherein the following factors 1 - 3, listed in descending order of importance, when combined, are significantly more important than price: (1) Vessel's commercial fishing history and the vessel's fishing capability: i.e. vessel's landings allocation letter from NMFS Northeast Regional Office and regulatory compliance and catch reporting history; (2) Captain's work experience and qualifications including research qualifications and past experience in Cooperative Research, if applicable; (3) Vessel characteristics and configuration, electronics, particulars and general arrangement, including any net mensuration equipment. All responsible sources may submit a quote that shall be considered by the agency. To be eligible for award, vendors must obtain a DUNS number (this may be done by calling 1-800-333-0505) and be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR): www.ccr.gov. Prospective contractors are also required to complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov in conjunction with the required CCR registration. Quotes will be due on March 10, 2010. A hard copy of the solicitation is available as an attachment to this announcement. Telephone requests for hard copies will not be honored. Hard copies of the solicitation may also be provided in response to a written or faxed request received directly from the contractor. Requests for hard copies of the solicitation may also be faxed to (757) 441-3786. Quotes will be accepted electronically at the following email address: Roberta.H.Smith@noaa.gov and via facsimile at (757) 441-3786.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Waters of Georges Bank and Gulf of Maine, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 01930, United States
- Zip Code: 01930
- Zip Code: 01930
- Record
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